16.15
SoftGraeme Allan’s 70th Birthday Pension Scheme Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2
Form: 533126 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (6) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
0-11 this year but on a dangerous mark and was a good second over C&D (soft) 12 days ago; soundly beaten third over C&D (soft) one day later but that may have come sooner than ideal; this three-time C&D winner can make a bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
She returned to form when runner-up over C&D (soft) yesterday, a race she finished third in last year before winning a division of this race a day later; has to be taken seriously. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 13 (2) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
She's not been at the top of her game on her last three starts but she's on a handy mark on this season's best efforts and finished a creditable third in a division of this race last year. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 413143 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Placed on four of his five starts in 2026, although wasn't at his best when beaten over 9l into third in amateur rider race at Ascot (1m, good) 13 days ago; acts on soft. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Perhaps ill at ease on the track when a disappointing favourite at Epsom in July; reliable in the main, winning twice last summer (7f, AW; 1m, good to firm) and runner-up on two occasions back in the spring (AW); considered. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track. |
9/4 |
7/2
Form: 312341 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 13 (13) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year but is well handicapped (3lb below last win mark) if first-time blinkers give him a lift. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year, but now 2lb below last winning mark. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 2-0976
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (8) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Won over this trip at Musselburgh last summer but hasn't added to tally and needs to improve for the switch back to AW/drop to 7f if she's to win this. |
20/1 |
|
6 (6) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten in her last four races and perhaps better at 7f than 1m. |
20/1 |
|
7 (1) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Course scorer who hinted at a revival when seventh of ten in 9f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not without interest off a 3lb lower mark here. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 551673 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 161497 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (6) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
A three-time 1m scorer in 2025; little to enthuse about this season however and he came in last of seven at Ripon (1m2f) last time; blinkers are reached for now. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 341623 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Back to winning ways with a clearcut success at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) ten days ago; escapes a penalty and today's 2lb higher mark is not beyond him (4lb well in); modest strike-rate on AW but fully effective over C&D. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Tough sort who was third in this race on only previous run over C&D (back in 2020); good second at Ayr on Friday (1m, soft); contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 11 (3) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Quirky gelding who didn't look in love with the first-time hood (retained) when beaten 7.5l into second at Ripon, though the soft ground may also have been a factor; the ability is there to go close. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 344481 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran (5-81) stablemate of Zebra Star; respectable third over 1m here (good to firm) in July, but could make only minimal inroads over C&D (fifth; 22-1) latest; this is a slightly easier task. |
18/1 |
|
5th 12 (13) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Now 1lb lower than for his Musselburgh win (1m, good) last September but he hasn't posed a serious threat this season and was well held over C&D last Monday; needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -60032
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Maiden prior to registering wins at Hamilton in June and on penultimate start; creditable third, one place behind Storm On Jura, when favourite over C&D (heavy) eight days ago; remains in form. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prevailed by almost 3l at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) last time, adding to his June C&D success; raised 5lb but Lauren Young (back on board) claims the same amount; enters calculations. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
1m4f win here (good ground) in June; two creditable runs have followed, beaten just over 2l into fourth at Ayr (1m2f, good) 59 days ago; no ground concerns; respected. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
Pisanello, Cavallo Pazzo, Temper Trap
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £60.25 |
| Tricast | £754.46 |
Selections
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